We continue our gradual release of the Tigers’ Team of the 21^st Century so far with the announcement today of the other half-back in the line-up – Bachar Houli. 

Bachar Houli

On-field position: Defender

Games in the 2000s (2011-19): 181

Goals: 33

Playing achievements/honours: Member of Richmond’s 2017 and 2019 premiership teams, runner-up in 2017 and 2019 Norm Smith Medal, All-Australian representative in 2019

Top 10 finishes in the Jack Dyer Medal: Six – equal 10^th in 2012, 10^th in 2013, 9^th in 2014, 8^th in 2015, equal 8^th in 2017, 7^th in 2019

HIGHLIGHTS Watch the best of Team of the 21st Century half-back, Bachar Houli

Richmond AFL career averages

Kicks: 13.4

Handballs: 9.4

Disposals: 22.9

Marks: 5.5

Rebound-50s: 3.7

Inside-50s: 2.9

Contested possessions: 5.3

Uncontested possessions: 16.5

Intercepts: 2.5

Score involvements: 2.0

Tackles: 2.4

One-percenters: 2.1

Metres gained: 196.1

Comment: Dashing defender, who has provided Richmond with enormous value since joining the Club from Essendon nearly a decade ago. Has played a crucial role in the Tigers’ line-up with his elite rebounding, running ability and spearing left-foot kicks. Runner-up to Dustin Martin in two Norm Smith Medals (2017, 2019) highlights the impact he’s had in the team’s recent great success.